Nadigan - Soro, Balasore

Nadigan is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Nadigan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nadigan is 393749. The village covers a total geographical area of 256 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Nadigan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Soro Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nadigan

According to the 2011 Census, Nadigan village had a total population of 1,318 people, including 691 males and 627 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.92%, with male literacy at 93.37% and female literacy at 79.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Nadigan

Nadigan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Nadigan

Nadigan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Nadigan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Nadigan is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nadigan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nadigan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Nadigan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nadigan village are given below:

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